Information from The Met Office.
Today 29 December :
It will be a dry day with variable amounts of cloud and some bright or sunny intervals. Occasionally fresh north or northwesterly wind across Shetland. Maximum temperature 5 °C.
Tonight:
This evening will be dry. Then the rest of the night will remain dry with clear periods. Frost developing where skies become clear for some time. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
Tuesday 30 December :
A cloudy day with showery rain spreading from the northwest, reaching Shetland by late morning and Orkney in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Breezy on Wednesday with showery rain. Bitterly cold northwesterly winds on Thursday and Friday with frequent snow showers, perhaps some longer spells of sleet or snow across Shetland.
Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Mon 29 Dec 2025
